Effective Nonprofits Start With Good Governance
Nonprofit board governance is everything. In our 22 years as consultants, this truth continues to be evident regardless of the size, scope, status, or sector. Potential clients would ask for our help with fundraising or strategic planning, and time after time, we would start the work only to find the root cause of why they were […]
2025 Columbus Arts Festival: Power of Art Realized. People Engaged. City Energized.
It’s here! This is the week when 400,000 people descend on the riverfront for the annual Columbus Arts Festival, produced by the Greater Columbus Arts Council (GCAC) and powered by the American Electric Power Foundation. The Columbus Arts Festival is one of our favorite events.
Not Your Average High School Experience
What Makes Cristo Rey Columbus Special Ask the average person in Columbus what their high school experience was like, and you’ll get a variety of answers, but predictable ones. Some were top of their class, some were an all-state athlete, and some would rather forget the whole experience all together. But ask a Cristo Rey […]
Spring has Sprung: New Columbus Metro Park Opening This Year!
As we all gratefully welcome spring’s arrival in central Ohio, we can’t wait to get back outside! So I’m especially happy to tell you about some big Columbus Metro Parks news: our new park, Bank Run, is set to open this year. Bank Run Metro Park is just south of Columbus in Lockbourne, Ohio. Created out […]
Focus on Storytelling: Making Your Events Unique
Nonprofit events can be scary to plan, especially if you’re nervous about reaching fundraising and attendance goals. Many organizations struggle with the push-pull of traditional events vs. new trends, and that’s usually because donor bases lean towards older generations. However, if you want to grow, you must focus on bringing in younger patrons—finding that balance […]
A Year in Review: Our Top Articles from 2024
We began publishing an annual list of our top ten most read articles in 2020. As we ring in 2025, we want to reflect on the messages you found most interesting and inspiring from last year. The following list of articles received the most engagement over 2024. Our most read column was a guest feature […]
Make Service a Habit: Establishing Consistency in Commitment
Did you brush your teeth this morning? Grab your morning cup of coffee. According to research, roughly 40-50% of our daily actions are considered habits. They are ingrained behaviors performed without conscious thought. Habits enable us to focus our conscious energy on the things that require more deliberate thought. Habits can lead to consistency, discipline, and change. […]
Demystifying Donor Restrictions
Assets donated to a charity can be unrestricted (or available for general use), or they can be temporarily or permanently restricted as to what they can be used for (purpose restricted) or as to when they can be expended (timing restricted). Do you want to understand how donor restrictions arise and how they can be […]
Understanding SAS 145 and Its Impact on Audits of Smaller Nonprofits
In 2021, the Auditing Standards Board (ASB) of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) issued Statement on Auditing Standards (SAS) No. 145, titled “Understanding the Entity and Its Environment and Assessing the Risks of Material Misstatement.” This standard, effective for audits of financial statements for periods ending on or after December 15, 2023, […]
The Power of Lived Experience in Nonprofit Decision-Making
In the realm of nonprofit organizations, mission is key. At Ohio Peer Recovery Organizations (OhioPRO), being mission-driven is about more than just programming and outcomes; it’s also about making sure that individuals with lived experience are included in decision-making processes. These individuals bring unparalleled insights, authenticity, and a depth of understanding that can profoundly shape […]